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Propane in Carolina Beach

3 propane locations in Carolina Beach, NC.

Of the 3 propane locations listed in Carolina Beach, 3 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in North Carolina with listed propane: Southport (12 locations, about 10 mi), Wilmington (63 locations, about 12 mi) and Oak Island (8 locations, about 15 mi).

3 locations

Tank exchange in Carolina Beach (3)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Food Lion #2553

1401 Northlake park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Publix #1677

1018 Lake Park Blvd N Ste 107, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.